Mining, Engineering and Automotive

Forge a career in mining, manufacturing and automotive maintenance

TAFE SA provides industry-leading education for the mining, engineering and automotive industries. Our courses range from entry-level training and apprenticeships to advanced courses for para-professionals, and pathways to university. You’ll have access to the latest technology and equipment as you build skills and knowledge. Links with industry provide you with opportunities to gain real-world experience in the workplace as you learn. Once in the workforce, lifelong learning through TAFE SA ensures your skills are up to date now and in the future.

Associate Degrees in Engineering

Get the best of both worlds with a TAFE SA Associate Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Design & Drafting and Site Management. A TAFE SA Associate Degree gives you options. It can prepare you to go into the workforce immediately as a paraprofessional or high skills employee, or you move into related university study with the credits you earn from your studies with us.

Video: Mechanical Engineering

Paul Levett from Levett Engineering explains the precision engineering components that his company supplies to the Defence industry and the opportunities that are available for mechanical engineering apprentices from TAFE SA. TAFE SA-trained Levett Engineering personnel are helping to build the military aircraft and submarines of tomorrow.

Video: Cavpower and TAFE SA

Cavpower provides Caterpillar heavy machinery to the South Australian market. Cavpower works closely with TAFE SA to develop apprentice diesel mechanics, with over 200 Cavpower apprentices graduating from TAFE SA over the past 40 years. Apprentices learn the background knowledge at TAFE SA and then put their learning into practice on-the-job at Cavpower.

"I really appreciated the smaller class sizes at TAFE SA. There’s a lot of one-on-one treatment and the teaching staff always take the time to sit down and explain things."